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misscatw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, and Sexism
katiew892's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting
dieerlesene's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
mariacirillo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
sophlouise_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
bibs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It did trigger my trauma and I didn't even notice. I think this may be not for you if you've gone through something similar and haven't processed it yet (although this is supposedly on how she healed?????).
I hated the depiction of Gretel, it felt very reverse pick-me. It didn't relly feel like the criticism of men's idea of women that it was trying to be for me personally. April felt a bit self-centered; I understand she was feeling insecure because of Gretel's "coolness" but the hate felt excessive.
Besides, I think the book should have some warnings about its main theme (sexual trauma). I learned about it from an interview so I was aware but I don't know about picking this up at the shop, you'd probably not have a clue.
The synopsis is pretty bad at describing the content and I felt that April needed to grow more as person because the way she treated Josh and the resolution felt undeserved.
Overall, it still had a positive outcome for me, I started volunteering at a Center against Domestic Violence, so I fewel like it was worth it, personally. And my original review still applies.
-- 1st review --
(TW) I enjoyed this book quite a bit and I finished it so fast. I think the end was a bit underdeveloped, I was expecting way more before they reached a resolution. Overall it was a really good read, and it pushed me to search for ways to help people in regard to abuse and rape in my home country.
I think in the beginning I was worried about and not enjoying the generalizations being made, but I understand being a young adult myself with mostly positive encounters both with men and relationships, that other people can have really horrifying experiences in those matters and cope with them differently.
I think this is a very important topic to discuss and that was treated with delicacy in this book. I think it lacks diversity but I understand the world depicted may be based on the author's perspective.
The characters felt very real to me especially Josh and April. Although April is somewhat over the top I can understand her actions.
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
florencia's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Holly Bourne is one of my favorite authors and she always slaps you with the truth.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship